Volunteers who give up their time to work as trustees for charities have been thanked by local MP Ian Lavery.

In the run-up to national Trustees’ Week, he is urging more people to consider taking on the vital role. Starting on Monday November 5, there will be a week of activities promoting the work of charity trustees and seeking to recruit more of them.

Mr Lavery said: “We have some fantastic charities in our area doing really important work in society.

“This is an opportune time to encourage more people to consider becoming a trustee.” Information about Trustees’ Week and trusteeship is available by visiting http:/trusteesweek.blogspot